Champions Leeds Rhinos will launch their defence of the Betfred Women's Super League with a repeat of the 2022 Grand Final against York Valkyrie at Headingley Stadium.
Lois Forsell's side will be aiming to retain their crown this season, and their opening game will coincide with the Rhinos men taking on Huddersfield Giants at 6pm. The rest of the women's Super League will get underway the following week as the Rhinos travel to take on Huddersfield Giants.
Thomas Brindle, the General Manager of the Betfred Women's Super League, is ready to get the new season underway and believes this time around, the competition is going to be stronger than ever. He also hopes the impact of the World Cup can raise awareness and participation levels in the coming years.
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"There is more excitement and anticipation than ever around Women's Rugby League in 2023, after the national impact made by England's performances in the World Cup," said Brindle.
"For the BWSL to kick off with a repeat of last year's Grand Final as part of a doubleheader at Headingley is another first for the competition and another big stage for a lot of those England players. We welcome three new names to the BWSL in 2023, following the rebrand of York Valkyrie, the new partnership between Leigh Leopards and Leigh Miners Rangers, and the rapid progress made by Salford Red Devils in their debut season in 2022. With Warrington building impressively for their elevation to Group One, it promises to be the most competitive season yet – and we hope to make some more exciting announcements soon about broadcast coverage."
Leeds Rhinos fixtures
R1 - 09/04 - York Valkyrie (H)
R2 - 16/04 - Huddersfield Giants (A)
R3 - 26/05 - St Helens (H)
R4 - 02/07 - Warrington Wolves (A)
R5 - 09/07 - Wigan Warriors (A)
R6 - 16/07 - York Valkyrie (A)
R7 - 06/08 - Huddersfield Giants (H)
R8 - 20/08 - Warrington Wolves (H)
R9 - 03/09 - St Helens (A)
R10 - 08/09 - Wigan Warriors (H)
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